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Wakerley Legal helps launch 2026 Legal Services Blood Drive

Sunshine Coast law firm Wakerley Legal is supporting the launch of the Legal Services Blood Drive.

21 April 2026

QLS releases video to support GPs in preparing QCAT health reports

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QALN mooting team wins second title

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Nominations open for Excellence awards

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From publishing to law, a career switch delivers top law prize for QUT student

'The study of legal ethics has taught me that ethical principles form the foundation of competent and trustworthy legal practice.'

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Career Moves

Thompson Legal adds family law to its offering

Bli Bli-based firm Thompson Legal has responded to a growing need with the launch of a dedicated family law department,

Explainer

Queensland’s long-awaited trusts law reforms take effect in April

This marks a major shift from the more restrictive powers under the 1973 Act and aligns Queensland with modern trust‑law standards.

Career Moves

Rostron Carlyle appoints Michael Smith as Property Partner

Michael Smith steps into the partnership role after serving as Special Counsel in the property team for three years.

Expertise and understanding key to century partnership

In an era where business relationships are increasingly short‑term, a 100‑year banking partnership stands out. MacDonnells Law director Luckbir Singh reflects on why the firm’s relationship with ANZ has endured for a century.

First Nations

35th anniversary of Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody report

In 2018 Queensland Law Society (QLS) made a submission to the Council of Australian Governments about the next phase of the Closing the Gap initiative.

Career Moves

Three appointments as new firm expands

Becky McKay, Abbey Widdison and Leanne Cloete have joined the firm.

Perspectives

Valuing lived experience of prisoners and their contributions to research

The current patchwork of jurisdictional approaches produces inequitable outcomes, with access to remuneration determined by geography, rather than principle.